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Montreal Alouettes (13-3) vs Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-8)
03:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Roughriders -6.5 — Over/Under: +57.5
In this article we will formulate an Alouettes vs Roughriders prediction for this CFL game on Saturday, October 17th at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this CFL matchup.
Montreal Alouettes Betting Preview
The Montreal Alouettes are 13-3 this year after they defeated the Roughriders by a score of 44-24 last week. Montreal led 17-13 at halftime and scored 27 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Alouettes out gained SSK by a total of 524-358, went 13-21 on second downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Alexander threw for 403 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Sterns caught eight passes for 124 yards. Scott III rushed 10 times for 44 yards in the game.
Prior to that win, Montreal defeated the Blue Bombers by a score of 37-10 and the Tiger-Cats by a score of 37-25, and they are currently first in the East Division. The Alouettes have scored 36.2 points per game with 334.4 passing yards and 106.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.8 points against per game this season. Davis Alexander has thrown for 5,257 yards with 35 touchdowns and four interceptions this year.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Betting Preview
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 8-8 this season after they lost to the Alouettes by a score of 44-24 in their last game. Saskatchewan led 10-7 in the second quarter and 17-16 early in the third, but they allowed the next 24 points for the loss. The Roughriders were out gained by a total of 524-358, went 9-21 on second downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Harris threw for 243 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Schaffer-Baker caught four passes for 76 yards and two scores. Ouellette rushed 11 times for 77 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Saskatchewan lost to the Stampeders by a score of 37-31 and the Lions by a score of 31-24, and they are currently third in the West Division. The Roughriders have scored 28.4 points per game with 320.8 passing yards and 89.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.3 points against per game this season. Trevor Harris has thrown for 5,117 yards with 31 touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season.
Alouettes vs Roughriders Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup already locked into the #1 seed in the East, so it sounds like they are going to rest some of their players here. The Alouettes have an elite passing attack with Alexander at QB, but I don’t expect to see much of him here. Saskatchewan is still fighting for a playoff spot and they have lost four in a row, so they should have plenty of motivation here. I think the Roughriders will find some success on defense and they will take advantage of the Montreal game plan. Take Saskatchewan here.
